- BGG rating
- 8.5
Expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients
Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack
2015
Rules assistance for Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack
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Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack is an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason C. Hill and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing.
About the game
Shadows of Brimstone: Cult of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack includes 12 Crimson Hand Cultists. The Order of the Crimson Hand are a clandestine society, committed to seeking out ancient and mystical artifacts, and gathering occult texts to further their nefarious agendas. Spreading their tendrils of deceit and corruption, the Order has infiltrated all levels of society, using their sinister influence to start wars, topple monarchies, and swell their ranks with everyone from mindless thugs to world leaders and aristocrats. They will stop at nothing to achieve their mad desire for wealth, power, and eternal life.
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Frog Productions
Questions and answers
Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack belongs to these categories: Horror, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Role Playing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack are: Jason C. Hill. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Shadows of Brimstone: Order of the Crimson Hand Mission Pack as an expansion for Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows of Brimstone: City of the Ancients is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.